Carmelo Anthony signs $2.4M deal with Houston Rockets

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony holds the basketball before the tipoff against the Atlanta Hawks in the first half on March 13 at Philips Arena in Atlanta. Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE

"Welcome to the Houston Rockets Carmelo Anthony," Morey tweeted, along with a highlight video. "Easy to find highlights for him!"

Anthony took a physical before inking the new deal. The forward also received the $25.4 million remaining of his 2018 salary from the Atlanta Hawks.

The 34-year-old averaged a career-low 16.2 points per game last season for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Anthony also posted 5.8 rebounds and a career0low 1.3 assists per bout in his lone season with the franchise.

The 10-time All-Star was traded to the Thunder in September. He was traded again in July to the Atlanta Hawks and was waived five days later.